Cape Town – Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has stepped down after facing mounting political and public pressure over claims she misled Parliament about the independence of the panel that recommends SETA board appointments.
She announced her resignation on Monday, just ahead of an expected formal dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Her resignation a day before she was due to appear before Parliament’s higher education committee to account for the process, after missing two prior meetings.
Nkabane confirmed her dismissal in a statement, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
BREAKING NEWS: The Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has effectively resigned before President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a cabinet reshuffle – The News Box pic.twitter.com/k5XHwDelAt
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) July 21, 2025
Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Manamela as the Minister of Higher Education and Training while Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa replaces Minister of High Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane. Deputy Minister Buti Manamela takes over as Minister. Nomusa Dube Ncube will deputize Manamela. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/sJY53NYOX4
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldlewis) July 21, 2025
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